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Zebronics unveils its first 7.1 surround sound gaming-multimedia headphone
Top Notch Infotronix, India’s leading supplier of products and accessories for Computers, Consumer Electronics and Communication under the brand ‘ZEBRONICS’, has introduced four new gaming headphones – the Zebronics Iron Head, Colt, Rattlesnake, and Stingray, a fantastic series in its multimedia headphones category with volume control, mute button, mic on/off and inbuilt microphone.
Designed to look and feel like headsets worn by pro-gamers, the Zebronics Iron Head is the star of the new line. A battle-ready solution, the first from Zebronics to incorporate 7.1 channel simulated sound effects for powerful, immersive PC gaming audio, it delivers superior sound isolation. The soft ear pads are foam cushions that mold to the shape of your ears for maximum comfort over extended use. Dedicated microphone and volume controls are conveniently close at hand even when using a PC or notebook for gaming enabling quick use rather than fiddling with software settings. Easily connected via USB and built-in sound processor and featuring a 3-meter long cable, the 7.1 channel simulated sound effect technology makes it the most vital weapon for your total PC gaming and movies enjoyment. Its excellent all-round performance makes it suited for discerning music lovers and movie enthusiasts too, apart from playing games. Whether blocking out the loud noise made by a bus, the construction work just outside the home or any other ambient sounds, users will hear nothing but the sweet, immersive sounds of music, destruction and victory.
Other headsets in the new line include –
Zebronics Rattlesnake with a flexible headband and also featuring a built-in sound processor along with control pad for maximising the ease of use;
Zebronics Colt, a unit with 30mm speaker dimension suitable for a spectrum of uses – music, movies, games as well as crystal clear voice calls; and
Zebronics Stingray, a super bass headphone which can be used for high-end gaming, watching movies, listening to songs on any PMPs like the other three models.
Pradeep Doshi, Director Sales, Top Notch Infotronix said “We’ve been continuously focusing on our headphones category, and have been introducing new models with superior comfort level and audio quality, making the range one of the largest in the industry. The powerful range in this new line are backed by a fashion statement, listen to music or make calls, with zero strain on your ears.”
Zebronics offers its customers a distinctive sound experience with the new headphone. The 1.8-3.0 meter long cables has an attached multifunction remote control for even more relaxed use. All the headphones feature padded soft contact surfaces, volume control and microphone for optimum usage comfort. With a excellent frequency response covering the full aural spectrum, designed to provide amazing audio quality for varied uses. Intended to appeal to style-conscious users and match individual usages, the new headphones come in dual colour – classic black and trendy red – to suit the personality of any kind of user.
Representing Zebronics’ dedication to quality at value prices, the headsets are priced affordably starting from Rs. 1799/- for Iron Head, model Colt for Rs.349/-, Rattle Snake – MRP Rs.999/-, and Stingray is priced at – MRP Rs.499/- including one-year warranty and are available right away at Zebronics’ e-commerce site – www.moneyvasool.com – as well as leading consumer-IT stores and on-line vendors.
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
